Last Friday was the final day for lawmakers to introduce legislation for this year. My legislative proposals are focused on your needs – streamlining water projects‚ making our community safer and lowering the cost of living. As the legislative process…
Assembly Bill 1485, my legislation to put tribes on an equal footing with conservation groups and nonprofit organizations when land is transferred for conservation, was signed into law last week. AB 1485 supports land conservations and removes tax barriers for…
The California High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) budget has ballooned from $34 billion to $128 billion. After years of mismanagement and delays‚ the federal government pulled $4billion in funds. Given this new blow to HSRA’s budget‚ the public has still…
The Farm Show is next week! I will host an Open House a tour district office from 9 to 11am in Suite 101 of the International Agri-Center. Serving our community is my priority. Please stop by to say hello and…
February 3, 2025 Mr. Ian Choudri Chief Executive Officer California High-Speed Rail Authority 770 L Street, Suite 620 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Mr. Choudri, The day before Christmas Eve, your agency quietly withdrew its lawsuit against the federal administration over $4 billion in funding.…
International Women’s Month is around the corner‚ and I am now accepting Nominations for the Woman of the Year recognition in the California State Assembly! Nominations must be from Assembly District 33 (Kings‚ Tulare‚ and Fresno Counties). If you know…
Honoring the Life of Joao Eduino Silva(Edwin) Brasil | Joao Edunio Silva Brasil‚ known by his loved ones as Edwin‚ was a force in the Valley. Edwin’s larger than life personality made everyone around him feel they mattered. Edwin was…
This week in the Capitol‚ committee hearings resumed to consider the final legislative proposals from last year’s session‚ known as two-year bills. A proposal to mandate rent control came before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Mandating rent caps will only…
Today‚ the Governor delivered the 2026-2027 budget proposal‚ following yesterday’s State of the State address. These were two opportunities for him to be transparent and give Californians hope. Yet‚ he recreated history. He doubled down on the fallacy of his…
New Year’s Day is a time to reflect on the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead. This New Year is an opportunity for our community and our state. As my first year in…